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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

3

Former newsboy becomes a Roman Catholic bishop

The Most Rev. Alden J. Bell, once a Los Angeles newsboy, was consecrated as bishop yesterday at St. Vibiana's Cathedral where he was ordained in 1932. Cardinal McIntyre officiated with James Francis in attendance.

Los Angeles Alden J. Bell St. Vibiana’s James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

Wally Cox to Star In New TV Series

Wally Cox will star in The Adventures of Hiram Holiday on NBC TV beginning October 3. Cox has not had a regular show since Mr Peepers was canceled last year.

Wally Cox New York Mr. Peepers Hiram Holiday Nbc-Tv

Local residents part of Kernstown and nearby visits

Mrs Melvin Miller and Mrs Robert Carter were in Front Royal on Thursday. Several couples visited relatives in Charlottesville and Winchester while James Wood graduates attended Friday night exercises. The Kernstown church plans a two week Vacation Bible School starting June 11 with daily sessions.

Kernstown Melvin Miller Robert Carter Front Royal Bennie Bruce T. C. Ritter Belinda Loring Ritter Grace Ritter Jean Logan Shirley Donald James Wood High School Grace Rinard Winchester Memorial Hospital Charles Bursey Baltimore Alexandria Carroll C. Goodridge May Steele Austin White Jacob Strowbridge Jo-Ann Logan Madison Collee Stephens City School Carroll Goodridge

Bridgewater Honors Dr Flory Alumnus of the Year

Bridgewater College Alumni Association named Dr Walter S Flory class of 1928 as alumnus of the year for his science work. He serves as UVA horticulture professor and Blandy Farm director, with NSF funding for cell movement studies and Amaryllis family research.

Walter S. Flory Boyce J. Boyd Harshbarger Bridgewater College Mary Jones Cline Bridgewater College Alumni Association University of Virginia Blandy Flory National Science Foundation J. Shelton Horsley Virginia Academy of Science Harshbarger Statistics VPI Rufus B. King Bridgewater Alumni Association

Mrs. Marguerite Moreland Dies in Winter Haven Florida

Mrs Marguerite Etta Keister Moreland 50 died suddenly of a heart attack in Winter Haven Florida. Funeral held Monday with burial there. Survived by husband Eldridge Garrison Moreland Jr three sons daughter and multiple siblings. She moved from Romney West Virginia in 1955 and belonged to the Christian Church of Romney and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Winter Haven Fla Marguerite Etta Keister Moreland Artie Copeland Columbus Ohio

U S Toy Imports From Germany In 1955 Value And Chief Items

The Wall Street Journal reports 1955 toy sales to the United States from Germany may total 5.8 million dollars. Stuffed play toys and mechanical toys each comprise about 50 percent and 10 percent is plastic, papier mache, glass, and tinsel ornaments. German dolls lag due to skin texture compared with American dolls.

Germany Wall Street Journal Nuremberg United States

Bible School Opens Monday in Boyce

Boyce Baptist Church hosts a Vacation Bible School starting June 11 with a special service Friday at 2 p.m. A parade through Boyce leads to registration and refreshments at the church. Orie Royston says all children ages three to sixteen may enroll. daily classes begin at 9 a.m. Lucy Lutrell is director. transportation is arranged.

Boyce Boyce Baptist Church Orie Royston Lucy Luttrell

Burma's Prime Minister Resigns

RANGOON Burma U Nu Burma's Prime Minister for eight years resigned to devote time to reorganizing his party the Socialist Anti Fascist People's Freedom League His successor as head of government is U Ba Swe former defense minister and vice president of the AFPHL Nu told a news conference he.

Rangoon Burma U Nu People’s Freedom League U Ba Swe AFPHL

Appointment to lead government after Aung San assassination

In the wake of Gen. Aung San murder, the accepted appointment aimed to take the helm of the government to block the murderers from seizing power and stabilize the leadership transition.

Aung San Executive Council

Cash Loans for Vacation and Seasonal Needs

Investors Loan Corp advertises cash loans up to 600 dollars for vacation and other seasonal expenses. Contact 475 Loudoun Street, phone MO 2-3458.

Investors Loan Corp Loudoun Ph

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